Advanced Firefighting Updating - MCA

It is the intent of Resolve Maritime Academy to provide realistic and practical firefighting training to the Maritime Industry, both public and private. The MCA Advance Firefighting Updating course will cover the required proficiency’s under the STCW 2010 standards and MCA regulations.

Learning Objectives

This 4-hour course is for mariners who are working in the maritime industry and already have their advanced firefighting certification. The Updating course provides the necessary skills check to meet the STCW code, table A-VI/3 and satisfies the MCA requirement.

Entry Standards

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop a realistic shipboard fire prevention program, effectively organize fire teams and respond to fires aboard their ship and have an understanding of the effects of firefighting water on their vessel.

Pre-Requisites:

MCA Advanced Firefighting Certificate

Signed Self Declaration Form ** See Note**

** Note: Completed onboard training in the following areas:

Fire-fighting procedures at sea and in port, with particular emphasis on organization, tactics, and command